Wyoming began the season with six losses, but the Cowboys and Boise State went opposite directions last week with Wyoming beating Nevada and the Broncos losing to Utah State. Wyoming saw some things in that Utah State game they would like to do against the Broncos.

Just a week ago, Boise State lost a longheld verbal commitment as Marnez Ogletree decommitted to pursue other options. Faced with a need for an immediate impact player in the defensive backfield, Boise State looked to Riverside Community College, and a name that is familiar to recruit'niks the 2012 class, Raymond Ford III.

PULLMAN -- Mike Leach said the Cougs will be without a promising young cornerback for 2012, and possibly for good. The Cougs were also without two playmakers on offense for different reasons on Wednesday – and a new running back enters the mix. The Twitter drama isn't over quite yet and some sumo wrestlers were spotted. Oh, and there was also some other action out on the practice field.

PULLMAN -- And so the saga continues. Senior offensive lineman Dan Spitz again missed practice Tuesday. This time however, coaches didn't have the upbeat tone they exhibited previously. Elsewhere, will the recent inconsistent play of the defensive secondary result in a decision by defensive coordinator Mike Breske to play some freshmen?

COUGAR FANS HAVE been wondering if some of the young freshman corners might be called upon in light of defensive backfield issues in recent games. Mike Leach on Tuesday discussed the contributions some of his younger players have made and more..

PULLMAN – The Cougs on Tuesday held their final full practice before they play for real Thursday night at BYU. The WSU coaches preached fundamentals and technique in a session highlighted by numerous drills and non-contact scrimmaging for the starters and key reserves. Mike Leach emphasized that the BYU tilt is just another game, and there's no reason for the Cougs to feel overly anxious.